Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern Free (PDF + Beginner Tutorial)

There is something deeply satisfying about creating a flower that blooms in the coldest months of the year. Winter jasmine, with its cheerful yellow petals and delicate form, has long been a symbol of resilience and hope — it flowers when nearly everything else is dormant. Bringing that same spirit into your crochet practice is easier than you might think, and this free pattern is here to guide you every step of the way.

Whether you are picking up a crochet hook for the very first time or you are an experienced maker looking for a quick and rewarding project, this winter jasmine crochet pattern is designed to be accessible, flexible, and genuinely beautiful. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a small crocheted flower that can be used in dozens of ways: as a brooch, a hair clip, a gift topper, a garland accent, a wreath decoration, or a decorative appliqué on a hat, bag, or blanket.

The free PDF download link is included at the end of this post so you can print or save the pattern for offline use.

What Is Winter Jasmine and Why Crochet It?

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a climbing shrub native to China that produces bright yellow, six-petaled flowers from late November through February. Unlike most flowering plants, it blooms on bare stems before the leaves appear, which gives it an almost magical quality — color appearing out of nowhere during the grey months of winter.

Crocheting this flower captures that same spirit beautifully. The six-petal structure is simple enough for beginners to complete in under an hour, yet elegant enough that it looks impressive on finished projects. The small size makes it economical with yarn, meaning you can use up scraps and odd ends from your stash rather than purchasing new materials.

There is also something therapeutic about making small flowers. The repetitive motion of forming petals, the visible progress with each round, and the moment the flower takes shape at the end — it is one of those satisfying loops of craft that keeps people crocheting for decades.

Materials You Will Need

Before you start, gather the following supplies. None of these are expensive or hard to find, and you likely already have most of them on hand.

Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4) yarn works best for a flower that is roughly 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. For a smaller, more delicate flower, use fingering or sport weight yarn and a smaller hook. For the classic winter jasmine look, choose bright yellow (such as buttercup, canary, or lemon yellow) for the petals and a deep green for the calyx and stem, if desired. You can also make these flowers in cream or white for a more wintry palette.

Crochet Hook: A size 5mm (US H/8) hook is recommended for worsted weight yarn. Adjust according to your yarn weight.

Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and attaching the flower to other projects.

Scissors: Any craft scissors work fine.

Stitch Marker: Optional, but helpful when working in the round.

Pin Back, Hair Clip, or Brooch Finding: If you plan to wear your flower as an accessory.

Felt or Fabric Backing: Optional, for a cleaner finish on the back of brooches or appliqués.

Floral Wire (Optional): If you want to create a more dimensional, bendable stem for a bouquet or arrangement.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

This pattern uses US crochet terminology. If you are used to UK terms, keep in mind that a US single crochet (sc) equals a UK double crochet (dc), and a US double crochet (dc) equals a UK treble crochet (tr).

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
hdc — half double crochet
MR — magic ring (also called a magic loop or adjustable ring)
sp — space
rep — repeat
beg — beginning
rnd — round
st — stitch
yo — yarn over

If you are not familiar with the magic ring, do not worry. A step-by-step explanation is included below in the beginner notes section. You can also simply chain 4 and join to form a small ring as an alternative starting method.

Beginner Notes: Skills You Will Use

If this is one of your first crochet projects, here is a quick rundown of the techniques involved.

The Magic Ring: Start by making a loop with your yarn, leaving a tail of about six inches. Insert your hook through the loop, pull up a loop from the working yarn (the yarn attached to the ball), and chain the required number to begin. The magic ring allows you to pull the tail end to close the center hole completely, giving your flower a neat, finished center with no gap.

Working in the Round: Most of this pattern is worked in rounds rather than rows. You will work in a circle, adding stitches around and around, rather than turning your work at the end of each row. Some rounds are joined with a slip stitch; others are worked continuously. The pattern will specify which method to use.

The Slip Stitch: This is the shortest of all crochet stitches and is used mainly to join rounds or to move your yarn to a new position without adding height.

Single Crochet: Insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. One single crochet made.

Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops (two loops remaining), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops. One double crochet made.

Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (four loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops (three loops remaining), yarn over and pull through two loops again (two loops remaining), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops. One treble crochet made.

Take your time with each stitch. Speed will come naturally with practice, and there is no rush.

Free Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern

This pattern creates one flower with six petals. To make a full wreath, garland, or floral arrangement, simply make as many flowers as you need. Most makers find this flower takes between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on experience level.

Finished Size: Approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook.

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project. The flower will naturally vary slightly in size depending on your tension and yarn weight.

Step One: Make the Center

Using yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Chain 1. Work 6 single crochets into the magic ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 1. Work 2 single crochets into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (12 stitches)

You now have a small, flat circle that will form the center of your flower.

Step Two: Create the Petals

You will now work directly into the stitches of Round 2 to create six petals. Each petal is worked across two stitches, which is why you increased to 12 stitches in the previous round.

Round 3 (Petals): To begin the first petal, slip stitch into the first stitch. Now work the following sequence into the same stitch and the next stitch to form one petal:

Into the first stitch of the pair: chain 1, single crochet.

Into the same stitch: half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet.

Into the next stitch: treble crochet, double crochet, half double crochet.

Into the same second stitch: single crochet, chain 1.

Slip stitch into the next stitch to close the petal and move to the base of the next petal.

Repeat this petal sequence across the remaining 10 stitches, working each petal across a pair of stitches, until you have 6 petals total.

Join with a slip stitch at the base of the first petal.

Step Three: Finishing the Flower Center (Optional)

If you would like to add a small contrasting center to your flower, cut a small circle of yellow felt and glue or sew a cluster of French knot embroidery or a few seed beads to the center, then attach to the back of the flower center. Alternatively, you can leave the crocheted center as is, which already has a natural textured quality from the worked stitches.

For a more dimensional look, use a strand of cream or white yarn and a yarn needle to make a few small woven stitches through the center of the flower, mimicking the stamens of the real jasmine bloom.

Step Four: Making the Calyx and Stem (Optional)

If you want your winter jasmine flowers to look more botanical and realistic, adding a small green calyx (the cluster of small leaf-like pieces at the base of a flower) makes a noticeable difference.

Switch to green yarn or join green at the back of the flower.

Calyx: Make a magic ring. Chain 1. Work 5 single crochets into the ring. Pull to close. (5 stitches)

Calyx Points: Into each single crochet, work the following: chain 3, single crochet into the second chain from the hook, single crochet into the next chain, slip stitch back into the base stitch. This creates a small pointed sepal. Repeat for all 5 stitches.

Sew the calyx to the back of the flower, aligning it with the center.

Stem: If making a stem, join green yarn at the back center of the flower and chain as many stitches as you need for the desired length. For a more substantial stem, work a row of slip stitches back along the chain, or work single crochets along it for a thicker, rope-like stem. You can also thread the yarn tail through a piece of floral wire for structure.

Blocking and Finishing

Crocheted flowers often benefit from a light blocking. This simply means getting the flower slightly damp (either by spritzing with water or briefly soaking and squeezing out the excess moisture), then pinning each petal out flat on a foam mat or towel and allowing it to dry completely.

Blocking evens out the stitches and helps each petal lie flat and symmetrical. It makes a real difference to the finished look of the flower, especially if your tension was slightly uneven while you worked.

Once the flower is dry, weave in all ends using your yarn needle. Trim closely but not too close — leave about half an inch so the ends do not work their way loose over time.

Ways to Use Your Crochet Winter Jasmine Flowers

One of the best things about making small crocheted flowers is how versatile they are. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity.

Hair Accessories: Sew or glue a flower to a barrette, headband, or elastic hair tie for a handmade accessory that is genuinely unique.

Brooches: Attach a pin back to the reverse of the flower with a small piece of felt backing. These make wonderful gifts and can be pinned to coats, scarves, bags, and hats.

Gift Wrapping: Use a flower as a gift topper instead of a bow. Tie it onto a ribbon or tuck it into twine. It adds a personal, handmade touch that is far more memorable than a store-bought decoration.

Wreaths and Garlands: Make 20 or 30 flowers and attach them to a wire wreath base or string them together on twine for a seasonal garland. Mix yellow flowers with white or cream ones for a winter-themed display.

Appliqués: Sew flowers onto crocheted or knitted items — hats, mittens, scarves, blankets, bags, and pillow covers. They work on sewn fabric projects too.

Holiday Ornaments: Attach a ribbon loop to the back of a flower and hang it on a Christmas tree or in a window.

Bouquets: Make several flowers with crocheted stems, bundle them together, wrap the stems in floral tape, and arrange in a small vase. These make lovely long-lasting gifts, especially for people who love handmade items.

Tips for Beginners

If you are brand new to crochet, here are a few things that will make this project go more smoothly.

Hold your yarn with a relaxed grip. Tension that is too tight makes it difficult to insert your hook into stitches; tension that is too loose creates large gaps. A relaxed, consistent grip is the goal, and it comes naturally with time.

Count your stitches at the end of each round. It takes only a few seconds and will save you from realizing ten minutes later that something went wrong. A stitch marker placed in the first stitch of each round makes counting much easier.

Do not worry if your first flower looks imperfect. Crochet is a craft that improves rapidly with repetition. Your third flower will almost certainly look noticeably better than your first, and your tenth will look professional.

Use a hook that feels comfortable in your hand. Hooks come in different shapes — some have ergonomic rubber handles, some are plain aluminum, some are wood or bamboo. If your hand cramps after a few minutes of crocheting, try a different style of hook.

Watch your starting chain. The chain at the beginning of a round (sometimes called a turning chain) counts as a stitch in some patterns and does not count in others. This pattern specifies “chain 1” at the start of rounds and that chain does not count as a stitch. Make sure not to crochet into it at the end of the round.

Yarn and Color Inspiration

Winter jasmine in its natural form is bright, almost electric yellow — the kind of color that genuinely does look startling against bare winter branches and grey skies. For the most authentic look, choose a warm, saturated yellow rather than a pastel one.

That said, this pattern looks stunning in many color combinations. Cream or ivory with a pale green center creates a delicate, wintry look. Dusty rose with gold makes a romantic, vintage-inspired flower. Deep burgundy or navy creates a dramatic, sophisticated version. White with a tiny pearl bead in the center is elegant enough for bridal or formal projects.

If you enjoy making multiple flowers, try working in an ombre effect where you start with yellow flowers, transition through cream, and end with white — this gradient can be beautiful when used as a garland or wreath.

Download the Free PDF Pattern

A printable PDF version of this Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern is available for free download below. The PDF includes the full written pattern, a materials list, stitch abbreviations, and a simple stitch diagram to help visual learners follow along. You are welcome to print it, save it, and use it as many times as you like for personal projects. Please do not redistribute or sell the pattern itself.

If you make flowers using this pattern, sharing your finished project on social media and tagging it with a relevant hashtag so other makers can find and enjoy it is always a lovely way to build community around this craft.

Final Thoughts

The crochet winter jasmine is exactly the kind of small project that reminds you why you fell in love with making things by hand. It is quick enough to complete in a single sitting, satisfying from the very first round, and beautiful enough that people will genuinely ask where you got it when they see it on your coat lapel or your child’s hat.

There is something especially fitting about creating a winter flower during the cold months of the year. It is a small act of making beauty in a season that can feel sparse and grey, and it produces something tangible that you can hold, give away, or keep. That is what handcraft at its best has always been about.

If you have any questions about the pattern, leave a comment below and this community of fellow makers will help. Happy crocheting — and may your winter bloom brightly.